Postural control patterns in gravid women-A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postural stability is essential for functional independence in the pregnant population. The contradictions between existing studies and the lack of consistent characteristics in the strategies used by pregnant women for postural control demonstrate the need for further investigation.

Objectives

The aim was to review the available literature on postural strategies throughout pregnancy in both static and dynamic conditions and to provide an assessment of the quality of these studies in terms of methodological issues to identify the reasons for the inconsistencies in findings between research centers.

Methods

Literature searches were conducted using PubMed and EBSCOhost Research Databases. The latest search was performed on September 01, 2024. The review was r

SUBMITTER: Forczek-Karkosz W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11676516 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature